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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Easy Pad Thai

I just realised couple of days ago that i have never done a noodle recipe here on my blog except for pasta. Infact i take noodles more than rice on a weekly basis .When i lunch out, i usually take noodles like prawn mee, curry noodles, they are really tasty and i dont think i can cook as close as compared to those in hawker stalls. But this pad thai is different, simpler to cook. Each time when i take pad thai, i tell myself that i wanted to try cooking this. Well, maybe this is not as authentic as the thai traditional one but cooking this at home with lesser ingredients, i think i can at least score a pass :-)

Method:
1.Cook the noodles as per packet intstructiontion. I cook mine under boiling water for about 6 minutes, remove them and rinse under drinking water water to prevent them from sticking.
2.Pour some oil into the wok and fry the prawns till they are fully cooked. You can push them aside or transfer them to a small plate. Add the garlics and saute. On high heat, put the noodles in , pour in the seasonings and toss them around until combined.
3.Cook them for about a minute, add in chives and bean sprouts, give them a good stir. Make a hole in the center of the wok and add the egg. When the egg is almost done on one side, cover them with noodles and toss again until heated through. Remove to a plate , top with chopped peanuts and sprinkle some chilli flakes.
Serve immediately.

The tamarind paste that i use comes in a jar , seedless one. You can serve this with additional lime wedges and fish sauce if you want a more tangy taste.

Hey babe, sorry for late reply.... I am finally back from Saigon .... Can u email me your address ? I'll send u one of the frosting tips. I bought new one for u last nite. twl6302@gmail.com ... This seems to be a nice dish to try out. Guess its time for me to get my ass back at updating my blog ... ;)

Pad thai is one of my fave take out food in Sydney.. but those sold here are either very sweet, oily or no taste lol.. i've tried a few times but the noodles always come out slightly stick after cooking it..

Wow, looks delicious, Lena! I was thinking along the same line with noodles over at my blog too! Haha,, told you great minds think alike!! Hehehe!I do cook noodles at home but never post about them. Got to give Pad Thai a try one of this days!

Hi Lena, I sure love this Thai style noodles. Infact I too love noodles, have it couple of times a a week. Only this evening wife and I had Vietnamese Pho beef, tripe noodles.And I sure go nuts over har mee, curry see hum mee. With lots of nga choy.

My last trip balek kampong, was in Penang, had 2 bowls, one har mee, one curry mee. Made that stall owner lady raised her eyebrows.

I sure admire a lady like you, with your culinary expertise second to none, not to mention your impressive photography. Like 3D!Wish I'm your neighbour.....maybe buy you a Nina Ricci peach sling-bag for X'mas or your birthday, get invitation have lunch your place, ha ha.Have fun, Lena....your this dish sure so very tempting delicious!Lee.

Hey my friend! I;m back. Did you know i was gone? LOL! Just been crazy busy with the baby and all but I am back and I am loving this pad thai! Wow, it looks amazing and so flavorful. I could eat it right now at 6 AM! LOVING IT!

I also prefer noodles than rice any time, hahhah.. Your Pad Thai looks so inviting, absolutely pass with flying colors! KIV this while I go search for the Thai Rice Stick Noodles, Jusco should have right?